FITNESS & HEALTHDIPLOMA PROGRAM

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Fitness and Health Program at Medix College provides training for individuals looking for
a rewarding career working as fitness and health professionals. The program is designed to educate
students in the anatomy and physiology of all body systems, exercise prescription, fitness assessment,
motivational techniques, business management, biomechanics, nutrition and much more. As society
begins to emphasize personal health, the occupations and roles in this field will continue to increase.

Where do graduates of the Fitness and Health Promotion program work?

COMMON JOB TASKS

What are common job tasks for individuals working in the Fitness and Health Promotion field?

Analyze and understand your clients’ needs and goals.
Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques.
Monitor the wellness area, demonstrate technique and equipment use and lead small group exercise sessions.
Oversee bulletin boards, posters, member incentive programs and newsletters.
Design, develop and deliver social/recreational programs.

MEDIX ADVANTAGE

Why choose the Fitness and Health Promotion Program at Medix College?

Practical skill-building and a practicum component are used to give students a well-rounded
understanding of the role of the Fitness and Health Promotion. During the
course of this program, students will learn all of the skills and be trained in all the procedures that will
be required of them in their new careers.

As a component of our Fitness program, all Medix students are required to complete 160 hours of
externship and boot camp. This component consists of a one week, on-site assessment and training,
at the Professional Fitness Institute in Kansas City. Further details are available upon request.

Medix College also provides an employment advantage as we have established relationships with many
employers in the field. As a result, employers in the field contact us before posting jobs to the general
public giving current students and graduates of the program an advantage in the hiring process.

FINANCIAL OPTIONS

Students looking to start training in this program have a number of options to finance their education. By exploring these options,
students will be able to gain financial assistance and support as they are training for a career. Some
financing options available to students include:

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

The admissions process for this program is a four part process:

Initial Contact

Contact an admissions representative to schedule an appointment. The admissions representative
will be able to answer any questions that you might have regarding the program or general
questions about Medix College.

Confidential Interview

An interview will be completed in order to determine if students have the right attitude to be
successful in the program.

Business Affairs Assessment

The business affairs assessment is an appointment to determine if students are eligible for one of
the many financial aid options.

Enrollment

After the financial plan is in place, enrollment is official and students will be able to start classes in
order to train for an exciting new career.

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REAL PEOPLE, REAL TRAINING, REAL JOBS

ABOUT MEDIX

For over 40 years Medix College has been providing industry leading Health Care career training for those looking to become medical professionals. Currently Medix College has six campuses across Ontario with each of the featuring state-of-the-art facilities. Medix college believes in helping students to achieve quality education quickly.

Every year hundreds of Medix graduates are added to the Canadian healthcare workforce. Medix is the clear choice for those looking to change their life today.